Irrigation Works
The Principles on Which Their Design and Working Should Be Based, with Special Details Relating to Indian Canals and Some Proposed ImprovementsBy E. S. Bellasis
Length4h 28m
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In "Irrigation Works," E. S. Bellasis delves into the intricacies of irrigation engineering during a time when agricultural practices were undergoing significant transformation. This treatise combines detailed technical analysis with observations drawn from Bellasis's extensive fieldwork, capturing the socio-economic importance of irrigation systems in enhancing crop productivity. Written in a clear, methodical style, the book not only serves as a practical manual for engineers but also as a historical document that reflects the challenges and innovations of late 19th-century irrigation practices within the British colonial context. E. S. Bellasis was an influential figure in agricultural engineering, whose career was profoundly shaped by his experiences in India. His firsthand encounters with the region's diverse agricultural challenges inspired him to advocate for improved irrigation techniques that would benefit both farmers and the economy. Bellasis'Äôs professional background, combined with his keen awareness of agrarian issues, positions him as an authority on this subject, providing readers with insights into both the technical and human aspects of irrigation. Readers interested in agricultural engineering, environmental studies, or the history of irrigation will find "Irrigation Works" to be an invaluable resource. Bellasis'Äôs meticulous research and engaging narrative style not only illuminate the technical aspects of irrigation systems but also underscore their vital role in socio-economic development. This book is essential for anyone eager to understand the foundations of modern irrigation practices.
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GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 28 mins
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Publish dateDec 23, 2019
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Table of contents
15. Duty of Water.
35II. Lined Trenches.
26. Sketch of a Project.
363. Modules.
3CHAPTER II. The Designing of a Canal.
37APPENDICES.
41. Headworks.
38APPENDIX A. DIVIDE WALL ON LOWER CHENAB CANAL.
52. The Contour Map.
39APPENDIX B. SPECIFICATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF CHANNELS.
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63. Alignments and Discharges.
40I. Roads and Banks.
74. Remarks on Distributaries.
41II. Jungle and Trees.
85. Design of Canal and Branches.
42III. Cattle Crossings or Gháts.
96. Banks and Roads.
43IV. Miscellaneous Items.
107. Trial Lines.
44APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY WORKS.
118. Final Line and Estimate.
451. General Repairs.
129. Design of a Distributary.
462. Jungle.
1310. Best System of Distributaries.
473. Dressing, etc.
1411. Outlets.
48APPENDIX D. WATCHING AND PROTECTING BANKS AND EMBANKMENTS.[61]
1512. Masonry Works.
491. Watching.
1613. Pitching.
502. Gauge Readers, Regulating Establishment, Bungalow Watchmen, etc.
1714. Miscellaneous Items.
513. Employment of Men on Repairs.
18CHAPTER III. The Working of a Canal.
524. Strength of Establishment.
191. Preliminary Remarks.
535. Stakes and Mallets.
202. Gauges and Regulation.
546. Breaches.
213. Gauge Readings and Discharges.
557. Serious Breaches.
224. Registers of Irrigation and Outlets.
568. Breach Reports.
235. Distribution of Supply.
579. Progress Report.
246. Extensions and Remodellings.
5810. Estimates.
257. Remodelling of outlets.
5911. Breaches in the Flooded Area near Canal Heads.
268. Miscellaneous Items.
6012. Breaches in Flood Embankments.
27CHAPTER IV. The Punjab Triple Canal Project.[41]
61APPENDIX E. SPECIFICATION FOR BUSHING.
281. General Description.
62APPENDIX F. ESCAPES.
292. Areas and Discharges.
63APPENDIX G. GAUGES.
303. Remarks.
64APPENDIX H. GIBB’S MODULE.[65]
31CHAPTER V. Proposed Improvements in Irrigation Canals.
65Hydraulic Principle.
321. Preliminary Remarks.
66Structural Details.
332. Reduction of Losses in the Channels.
67APPENDIX K. KENNEDY’S GAUGE OUTLET.[66]
34I. Ordinary Unlined Trenches.
68INDEX.
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